To meet the needs of an increasingly versatile and expanding technological world, LCC is in the midst of expanding its computer technology program with the addition of a cyber security focus on drones and robotics.

According to LCC Vice President for Instruction and Student Services Dr. Vince Solis, this redesign will implement the latest technology, as well as add highly qualified personnel and remodel facilities specifically for the program.

"We want to focus on the latest innovations and on drone technology like air, land and marine drones," said Solis, adding that this would help prepare students for high security careers.In addition to the cyber security program, LCC plans on tapping into a vital resource with the creation of a water management program to be housed at the Fort McIntosh Campus.

"We are working on developing a full curriculum module at the moment, as there is definitely a market for this in Laredo and beyond," said Solis, who added that the program will also feature its own bottling system.

The water management program, which would be housed alongside the cyber security and oil and gas programs, will eventually find a home in what is currently the Lopez Nursing and Ruben M. Garcia Allied Health buildings.

Work will begin on those buildings once the Health Science programs move to the Health Sciences Center currently under construction at the South Campus.

One new endeavor already underway is the college's Language Institute. This program helps develop English-language skills for professionals.

Several groups from Matamoros, Mexico have already participated in the language institute over the summer, and LCC hopes to also offer Spanish classes for individuals or businesses interested in helping employees learn either language.